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AA38

Nikaitchuq Operations Center Heliport

Kuparuk, AlaskaElevation 20 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway

H1
Dimensions
56 x 60 ft
Surface
Mats
RWY H1
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Nikaitchuq Operations Center Heliport is in Kuparuk, Alaska. Field elevation 20 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerMAC RAIL: LOGISTICS MGR - ALASKA
Manager phone907-865-3351
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAAA38
SectionalPOINT BARROW
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)DEADHORSE
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates70.4825, -149.8532
Distance from city12 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗AA38 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does AA38 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for AA38. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does AA38 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for AA38. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at AA38?
AA38 sits at 20 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for AA38?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.